constitutionalism

noun
UK: /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪzəm/
US: /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəlɪzəm/

  1. The idea that government power should be limited by a constitution.

    1. Constitutionalism is needed to protect individual rights.
    2. The country's commitment to constitutionalism is now being tested in the courts.

  2. Adherence to constitutional principles and procedures.

    1. The president pledged to uphold constitutionalism always.
    2. Scholars debate the evolving interpretations of constitutionalism in modern society.

Synonyms

rule of law

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "constitutionalism" in English means: The idea that government power should be limited by a constitution., Adherence to constitutional principles and procedures..

The phonetic transcription of "constitutionalism" is /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "constitutionalism": rule of law.

Example usage of "constitutionalism": "Constitutionalism is needed to protect individual rights.". More examples on the page.